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Title: Talent Acquisition / Classification & Compensation Specialist #01370 State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II Hiring Range: $60,000 - $85,000 annually Pay Band: 5 Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Human Resources, has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented, customer focused human resources professional eager to provide advanced level human resource services in a high-volume, fast-paced HR office for an agency of 600+ salaried employees across assigned functional areas: talent acquisition and classification and compensation, training and development, and policy development and interpretation as it pertains to talent acquisition. Agency talent acquisition responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with request to fill documents; posting jobs; screening applicants; preparing interview documents and providing guidance; reviewing hiring packets for finalists; completing required verifications such as driving records, degree verifications, etc.; representing the agency at career fairs; and ensuring all policies and procedures related to talent acquisition are being followed and within the Commonwealth’s time-to-fill goal. Agency classification and compensation responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching and completing position classification audits for new and existing positions; assisting supervisors and managers with the preparation/revision of Position Descriptions (PDs) and Physical Demand Worksheets (PDWs) as requested; and conducting salary analyses for new employees and existing employees as needed or requested. This position will also serve as the back-up to the HR Administrative Analyst position; be involved in the development and facilitation of training, policy development and interpretation for assigned functional areas; and will be required to provide office coverage until 5:00 p.m. as needed/requested, travel (day and overnight trips) to other VDACS offices to conduct training or to attend career fairs as requested/needed. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. VDACS will consider up to two days per week once fully onboarded and trained. Minimum Qualifications Advanced technical knowledge of human resource management principles and practices and related federal and state laws; progressively responsible experience in human resources, ideally in the areas of talent acquisition, classification and compensation, and other areas pertaining to talent acquisition; excellent communication, facilitation, organization, time management and internal consulting skills; ability to prepare and present training programs and materials; demonstrated history of creating, developing and maintaining business partner relationships; skilled communicator, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals; ability to analyze information and situations, make logical administrative and procedural decisions and effective resolutions, work with sensitive and confidential information, manage competing priorities within tight deadlines; and strong attention to detail and accuracy is a MUST. Demonstrated proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software (recruitment management/applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, etc.). Ability to work until 5:00 p.m., travel (day, overnight and weekend trips) to other VDACS offices to conduct training, attend career fairs, etc. as requested/required. H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Proven experience as a recruiter and with determining salaries. Basic working knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking software systems. Additional Considerations A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of human resources management, business administration, public administration, or related field. Human resources experience at progressively responsible levels, preferably in state or local government. Basic working knowledge of state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft, PageUp, etc. Current professional human resources certification. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov. Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-371-8066 Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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